How to Fix Internal Error 2753

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Internal error 2753 can sometimes occur on Windows computers when users are trying to install certain programs and applications. The error message is associated with Windows Installer problems, and can be corrected using Command Prompt.

Method 1
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Fixing Internal Error 2753 in Windows 8

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    • Point to the upper-right corner of your screen if you’re using a mouse, then move your mouse pointer downward and click on “Search.”
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    ” The Command Prompt window will display on-screen. [1]
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    regsvr32 vbscript.dll
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    Command Prompt will display a message that reads, “DllRegisterServer in vbscript.dll succeeded.”
    • If the command does not result in the above message, type the command again and press “Enter” to execute.
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    Close Command Prompt and attempt to reinstall the program or application that initially triggered the “internal error 2753” error message. The program will install successfully without displaying the error message. [2]
    • Reinstall Windows 8 if the error message continues to display after following the above steps using Command Prompt.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Fixing Internal Error 2753 in Windows 7

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    The Command Prompt window will display on-screen. [3]
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    regsvr32 vbscript.dll
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    Command Prompt will display a message that reads, “DllRegisterServer in vbscript.dll succeeded.”
    • If the command does not result in the above message, type the command again and press “Enter” to execute.
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    Close Command Prompt and attempt to reinstall the program or application that initially triggered the “internal error 2753” error message. The program will install successfully without displaying the error message.
    • Reinstall Windows 7 if the error message continues to display after following the above steps using Command Prompt.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Fixing Internal Error 2753 in Windows Vista

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    ” The Command Prompt window will display on-screen. [4]
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    regsvr32 vbscript.dll
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    Command Prompt will display a message that reads, “DllRegisterServer in vbscript.dll succeeded.”
    • If the command does not result in the above message, type the command again and press “Enter” to execute.
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    Close Command Prompt and attempt to reinstall the program or application that initially triggered the “internal error 2753” error message. The program will install successfully without displaying the error message.
    • Reinstall Windows Vista if the error message continues to display after following the above steps using Command Prompt.
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      1. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/command-prompt-faq#1TC=windows-8
      2. ↑ http://www.tech-faq.com/internal-error-2753.html
      3. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/command-prompt-faq#1TC=windows-7
      4. ↑ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/command-prompt-faq#1TC=windows-vista

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